1 Why use technology in language learning and teaching? Because technology… : Provides access to the latest material Makes transferring straightforward information simple => Make meaningful use of time in classroom Creates reusable exercises and materials to save time in the long run Renders geographical distance less significant or even insignificant Saving teaching cost Enable students to study more actively Creates a motivating and fun atmosphere Approaches to the use of technology in language learning and teaching Cognitive approaches support learners maximum opportunity to interact within meaning-rich contexts through which they construct and acquire competenc in the language Teachers should use cognitive approaches to teach children speaking task and dialogue Unit 11: What‘s the matter with you? Lesson 1(page 6) New vocabulary: fever hospital doctor Look, listen and repeat Practice with your friends a) Group of students b) Student A will be Tony, student B will be Mom, student C will be Dad c) Switch